rossipsu1
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Looking for some constructive feedback / new rock song.
Hi all... I need some constructive mix advice on our new song, The Weight of Karma. http://www.adrive.com/public/2RGyU6/Weight_Of_Karma_16_44.wav I'm trying to push this thing over the finish line by weeks end and just need some other ears. Play me loud if you can, it's a nice rock song. Thanks in advance!! ***updated song link***
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daryl1968
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Re:Looking for some constructive feedback / new rock song.
2012/05/08 12:15:50
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Hey David
Trying to listen but for some reason the link keeps timing out. Do you have anywhere else you could post it? Soundcloud maybe?
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Re:Looking for some constructive feedback / new rock song.
2012/05/08 12:17:13
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Sounds pretty good to me. the only thing that stuck out was the snare smack. I'd probably pull it down a few db's if it was me.... not a major issue. I'd also crank the guitar solo a few db's so it stands out a bit better. I'm a guitarist and believe the guitar is never loud enough  but this does need to come up so it can shine like it needs to. see what others say..... Nice work.
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rossipsu1
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Re:Looking for some constructive feedback / new rock song.
2012/05/08 13:51:20
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Re:Looking for some constructive feedback / new rock song.
2012/05/08 14:06:55
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Sounds great David (long time no see btw). Everything sounds spot on to me, except I might put a touch more ambience on the drums, they're just a little dry sounding against the rest. Excellent song though, fine vocal performance too. Is this still 'The Underhills'?
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rossipsu1
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Re:Looking for some constructive feedback / new rock song.
2012/05/08 14:27:07
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jamesg1213
Sounds great David (long time no see btw). Everything sounds spot on to me, except I might put a touch more ambience on the drums, they're just a little dry sounding against the rest. Excellent song though, fine vocal performance too. Is this still 'The Underhills'?
Hey James...yeah, unfortunately it's been 5 years since our last studio album, which in itself is somewhat embarrassing. Life, I guess. Things are moving now, so there's that I guess. Totally agree that the drums sit in a different space than the rest, especially when compared to the vocals. Thanks for the thoughts...
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daryl1968
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Re:Looking for some constructive feedback / new rock song.
2012/05/08 14:27:39
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Good stuff David - as James says, the drums (especially the snare) are a bit dry. The quieter vocal sections in the verse get a bit lost - maybe a bit of automation or limiting on the lead vocal?
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rossipsu1
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Re:Looking for some constructive feedback / new rock song.
2012/05/08 16:33:14
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Guitarhacker
Sounds pretty good to me. the only thing that stuck out was the snare smack. I'd probably pull it down a few db's if it was me.... not a major issue.
I'd also crank the guitar solo a few db's so it stands out a bit better. I'm a guitarist and believe the guitar is never loud enough but this does need to come up so it can shine like it needs to.
see what others say.....
Nice work.
A lot of these suggestions seems to be pretty consistent with other thoughts. I really appreciate the ears...thanks!!
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rossipsu1
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Re:Looking for some constructive feedback / new rock song.
2012/05/08 16:35:32
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daryl1968
Good stuff David - as James says, the drums (especially the snare) are a bit dry. The quieter vocal sections in the verse get a bit lost - maybe a bit of automation or limiting on the lead vocal?
Ooooh, interesting. I actually was going to mix the vox back just a wee hair. My room has a hole @ 800 hz big enough for my kid to fall into so sometimes the areas around there are tough with placement. Thanks Daryl...
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Re:Looking for some constructive feedback / new rock song.
2012/05/08 16:37:25
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daryl1968
Good stuff David - as James says, the drums (especially the snare) are a bit dry. The quieter vocal sections in the verse get a bit lost - maybe a bit of automation or limiting on the lead vocal?
Ooooh, interesting. I actually was going to mix the vox back just a wee hair. My room has a hole @ 800 hz big enough for my kid to fall into so sometimes the areas around there are tough with placement. Thanks Daryl...
I'm listening on some crappy speakers (but that's not always a bad thing)
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Re:Looking for some constructive feedback / new rock song.
2012/05/08 16:53:37
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David - I just had another listen. Taking the snare down a hair will take care of the vocal in the rest of the song - it's just the vocal level in the first verse - all up until the 'tears that were shed' line
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Re:Looking for some constructive feedback / new rock song.
2012/05/08 19:05:50
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Sounded very good. The snare might be just a little loud but I read guitarhacker's post and he may have planted a seed.
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Re:Looking for some constructive feedback / new rock song.
2012/05/08 19:31:57
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Dude that is HOT!!!! I love the whole thing the recording reminds me of the mixes of PAPA ROACH! I've been trying to get this clean for awhile....YOU ROCK BRO!!!!
Danny
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